10 Days Naran Hunza Skardu Tour
Overview
The famous triangle in one continuous private journey: Kaghan's alpine green, Hunza's heritage and turquoise, and Baltistan's lakes and high plateau. Ten days, three regions, zero repeated roads on the main loop.
Trip Highlights
- Lake Saif-ul-Malook and Babusar Pass
- Complete Hunza circuit with Attabad
- Skardu: Shangrila, Kachura, Cold Desert
- Deosai Plains in season (Jun–Sep)
- One-way loop — new scenery daily
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Islamabad → Naran
Kaghan climb.
⛰ 2,409 m
Saif-ul-Malook → Chilas
Lake jeep; Babusar crossing (seasonal).
⛰ 4,173 m
Chilas → Karimabad
Arrive Hunza.
⛰ 2,438 m
Hunza heritage day
Forts, Ganish, Eagle's Nest.
⛰ 2,850 m
Attabad + upper Hunza
Boating, Passu, Hussaini.
⛰ 2,600 m
Hunza → Skardu
Indus-gorge road.
⛰ 2,228 m
Skardu lakes & desert
Shangrila, Kachura, Sarfaranga.
⛰ 2,500 m
Deosai (Jun–Sep)
Plateau day; alternates in shoulder season.
⛰ 4,114 m
Skardu → Besham/Chilas
Return leg.
⛰ 1,265 m
Return to Islamabad
Final drive.
What’s Included
✔ Included
- Hotel accommodation (breakfast included)
- Private vehicle with experienced KKH driver
- All fuel, tolls and parking
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
- All applicable taxes
- Jeeps for Saif-ul-Malook & Deosai
✖ Not included
- Lunches and dinners
- Entry tickets to forts and attractions
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
- Park fees
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 10 days enough for all three?
Yes with our routing, though it's an active trip; add 2 days for a slower pace.
Can we fly one leg?
Skardu–Islamabad flights can replace the last two road days, at cost, weather permitting.
Is this tour completely private?
Yes — your own vehicle, your own driver, and departure on any date you choose. No strangers, no fixed seats, and the daily plan flexes to your pace.
Can the trip begin at Skardu Airport?
Yes — fly Islamabad to Skardu (tickets booked at cost) and we start the itinerary from the airport, trimming the road days. A road backup is always planned in case mountain weather cancels the flight.
What happens if a domestic flight is cancelled?
Mountain weather cancels a share of Gilgit and Skardu flights, so every fly-based plan carries a costed road backup that activates automatically — you may lose a day, never the trip. Road-based itineraries are unaffected.
Is Khunjerab Pass included?
Not in the standard plan — this itinerary focuses elsewhere — but a Khunjerab day (4,693 m, open ~May–Nov) can be added to any private booking; ask for the extended quote.
Which hotels are used?
Named properties are confirmed on your quote; expect well-reviewed standard hotels, with deluxe and luxury upgrades available at booking. See our Hotels page for the full 66-property partner list and per-night rates.
Is this package suitable for children?
Yes for school-age kids and up who enjoy walking; drive-instead options exist for most active days.
Is the tour suitable for senior travellers?
Yes with reasonable mobility — vehicle access covers nearly every highlight, walking is optional, and we pace days generously. Tell us about any conditions and we’ll adapt the plan.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Completely — add or drop days, swap valleys, change hotel tiers or start cities; it’s your trip and re-quoting a custom version costs nothing.